Life rank

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On Jan 2016, new requirements went into effect. Scouts and adult Scouters associated with those groups were able to continue to use the old requirements through all of 2016. Since Jan 2017, all Scouts must use the current (new) requirements regardless of rank.

The advancement program for Boy Scouts is symbolized by the earning of seven badges, six of which are considered ranks. The program is often considered to be divided into two phases.

The second phase of Star, Life, and Eagle is designed to develop leadership skills and allow the Scout to explore potential vocations and avocations through the merit badge program. The Star and Life ranks require that the Scout serve in a position of responsibility and perform community service. All ranks (as well as Eagle Palms) require that the Scout participate in a Scoutmaster conference and pass a Board of Review.

Earn five more merit badges (so that you have 11 in all), including any three additional merit badges from the required list for Eagle. You may choose any of the 17 merit badges on the required list for Eagle to fulfill this requirement.

Name of merit badge

Date Earned

(Eagle required)

(Eagle required)

(Eagle required)

While a Star Scout, participate in six hours of service through one or more service projects approved by your Scoutmaster[1]. At least three hours of this service must be conservation-related.

While a Star Scout, serve actively in your troop[1] for six months in one or more of the following positions of responsibility (or carry out a Scoutmaster[1] approved leadership project to help the troop):

While a Star Scout, use the Teaching EDGE method to teach another Scout (preferably younger than you) the skills from ONE of the following choices, so that he is prepared to pass those requirements to his Scoutmaster’s[1] satisfaction.

Recognition

Life rank pin

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When a boy has earned the Scout rank or when a board of review has approved his advancement, the Scout deserves recognition as soon as possible. This should be done at a ceremony at the next unit meeting. His achievement may be recognized again later, during a formal court of honor.” — Guide To Advancement § 4.2.1.4 The Scout Is Recognized.